Our HUD-Certified Housing Counselors can help with identifying available resources to determine rent affordability and sustainability. Counselors can help you understand monthly budgeting, good rental practices and learn about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. We are here to help you every step of the way, at no cost to you!
Free Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) loans are federally insured reverse mortgage products that help seniors (62+) access the equity in their homes without having to sell their homes.
If your lender has asked you to complete HECM Counseling as a condition of your loan, we provide this line of service offered by our HUD Certified HECM Counseling Team.
*Free to California residents
A HUD-Approved Certified Housing Counselor is a trained professional who can guide you on the choices that may be available to prevent foreclosure. Each mortgage servicer and investor may offer borrowers alternative solutions that have different eligibility requirements. Every situation and solution is unique!
Home ownership transforms lives, increasing families’ and individuals’ access to financial stability and wealth. Our HUD Certified Counselors will provide homebuyers with a thorough assessment; understanding debt, credit, down payment programs with the goal of getting you mortgage ready from beginning to end.
These are also the documents you need to apply for a loan. If you have trouble finding any of these documents, reach out to the source. For tax returns, reach out to whatever service helped you file, and for bankruptcy documents, try reaching out to the court where your case was heard.
This virtual course is scheduled from 8:30am – 4:30pm and geared for first time homebuyers who will be purchasing within one year, are currently in escrow or eager to understand the homebuying process. This HUD Approved Course is $25 per person with registration deadline three days prior to the scheduled course. One registration per person.
Key information on budgeting, credit, lending, real estate process, title, insurance and down payment assistance are covered. A certificate of completion, valid for one year, is provided upon verification of the online intake and all necessary information provided.
August 26, 2023 8:30am – 4:30pm English
September 23, 2023 8:30am – 4:30pm English
October 21, 2023 8:30am – 4:30pm English
November 11, 2023 8:30am – 4:30pm English
December 9, 2023 8:30am – 4:30pm English
Take this Advanced Homebuyer Education Certificate Course at your own pace through the eHome America platform.
Important: If you are taking this course because you lender requires a certificate, please confirm your lender accepts the eHome America certificate. Not all lenders accept this certificate.
This virtual 1.5 hour class is offered monthly from 5:30 – 7:00pm and is designed to prepare entry level homebuyers with the fundamentals of homeownership. Budgeting, credit, lending, and home buying related topics are presented. Down payment programs are also presented with each community partner reviewing its program eligibility.
The link is emailed to registered attendees 24-hours prior to the scheduled class. One registration per person. This class does not provide a certificate of completion.
2023 Coming Soon!
Initiative with the goal of narrowing the homeownership gap, increase wealth building, expand access to quality with a focus on affordability and sustainability in our BIPOC communities with down payment assistance. Click on the link to learn more.
HBE virtual workshops are scheduled the 3rd Thursday of every month:
June 15, 2023 @ 5:45pm
July 20, 2023 @ 5:45pm
August 17, 2023 @ 5:45pm
September 21, 2023 @ 5:45pm
October 19, 2023 @ 5:45pm
November 16, 2023 @5:45pm
This online Money Management course is available through eHome America’s comprehensive and interactive online platform.
We work with non-profit organizations and counselors to ensure you receive unbiased advice from professionals in your local community.
When you work with us, you can rest assured that we will arm you with the resources and knowledge to make informed, unbiased decisions. It’s the “NeighborWorks Orange County Way” to ensure you are prepared for the responsibilities of homeownership and are resistant to default and foreclosure.
NeighborWorks Orange County empowers people and communities to build wealth through home ownership,financial education, and access to affordable homes.
We are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization promoting home ownership since 1977.
DRE# 01304167 | NMLS# 318036
1748 W. Katella Avenue Suite 202 Orange, CA 92867
714-490-1250 | info@nwoc.org
